The purpose of Customs Duty is to protect each country's economy, residents, jobs, environment, etc., by controlling the flow of goods, especially restrictive and prohibited goods, into and out of the country.

Feb 10, 2026 · Both CBP and the importing/exporting community have a shared responsibility to maximize compliance with laws and regulations. In carrying out this task, CBP encourages …

CBP Information Center Need answers? We recommend you first use our CBP Information Center website at help.cbp.gov, which has more than 500 answers about CBP policies and procedures. The …

6 days ago · About the Customs Rulings Online Search System (CROSS) CROSS is a searchable database of CBP rulings that can be retrieved based on simple or complex search characteristics …

Jun 10, 2025 · If you are a U.S. citizen planning to travel abroad, you must comply with the document requirements for that country. For a list of Foreign Consular Offices in the U.S. visit the U.S. …

6 days ago · U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) offers a suite of mobile applications (apps) to help expedite the travel process when entering the United States, help customs brokers facilitate …

CBP provides security and facilitation operations at 328 ports of entry throughout the country. Use this interactive map on CBP.gov to find information specific to air, sea, and land entries.

CBP has been entrusted with enforcing hundreds of laws for 40 other government agencies, such as the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Centers for Disease …

Jan 30, 2026 · U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) offers a suite of mobile applications (apps) to help expedite the travel process when entering the United States, help customs brokers facilitate …

Nov 13, 2025 · CBP.gov An official website of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security